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Bro . F . Walker , LP . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said the members knew what an enthusiastic Mason Bro . Glaeser bad been since he had been in the lodge . The W . M . had filled nearly every office , and carried out his duties most creditably . There was , therefore , no doubt that he would carry out his present high office in the same way . They hoped he would have a good year , and he could rely upon thc support and co-operation of the Past Masters and officers . Bro . E . Glaeser , W . M . said he had been told from time to time that the office of
, W . M . was not a bed of roses . He was glad of it , for it would not be worth striving for if it were . Since his initiation it had been his ambition to occupy the position which he now occupied . He was not going to make rash promises . Bro . Ninnis had given them the * ' tip " to become word perfect in the ritual , and thus become G . Officers . Whether he ( the W . M . I succeededresults would orove . For the manner in which the
LP . M . had proposed the toast , and for the cordial reception given it , hc could only say in the words of the greatest poet , " Thanks , thanks , and ever thanks . " In giving "The Initiate , " the W . M . said that first impressions were enduring , and no words he could say could add to the beauty and magnificence of their society . Bro . II , j . King said he deeply felt thc honour done him , and hoped hc should not be found wanting * in thc doctrines and tenets laid down .
For "The Visitors , " Bros . Bastone , llall , Finlayson , Metchim , Lambert , Dennis , and Reed responded . The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " presented thc I . P . M . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , alluded to the installation ceremony perioraled by Bro . Jarvis , P . M ., Treas ., and welcomed the return of Bro . Hale , P . M . Bro . F . Walker , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast and the gift in a short speech , and was followed by other Past Masters .
The W . M . gave " The Masonic Charities , " and announced his intention oi representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., replied , anrl " The Treasurer aruj Secretary , " and " The Officers" were duly honoured . Bro . H . Prenton directed an excellent musical programme , and was assisted by Miss Gertrude Maxted , Mfss Hamilton Smith , Mr . Fred Rome , and Bros . A . E . Webb and J . De Winter .
' Crays Valley Lodge , No . 2147 . The installation meeting of this successful and flourishing provincial ( Kent ) lodge was held at the Institute , St . Mary Cray , on Wednesday , the Sth instant . Present : Bros . Wm . E . Bailey , W . M .: Arthur Oxley , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Saml . Gale , P . M ., J . W . ; Hy . Tyrer , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Pugh , P . M ., Sec . ; Fred . Lewis , I . G . ; A . Mitchell and Wal . Beer , Stwds . ; Wm . Tapsell , Tyler ; Thos . Knight , P . M . ; Frank Sraneer , P . M ., D . C . ; las . Cookson , P . M . ; Edwd . Baldwin , A . C . Bailey , Fred . E .
Hood , and F . R . Greenfield . The visitors were Bros . A . Savage , 1339 ; N . J . Stanger , P . M . 1711 ; F . Tyrer , 204 * 5 ; ] . Hattersley , P . M . 2262 ; J . Lonsdale , igio ; F . Raby , 615 ; J . B . Guy , J . W . 40 ; G . N . Fraser , P . M . 1426 ; and C . H . Stone , W . M . elect iG 4 i , P . M . 507 Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Fred . Rd . Greenfield , which proved unanimous , and he was initiated into the ancient mysteries by the W . M . in a perfect and impressive
manner . Bros , A . C . Bailey and F . E . Hood were passed by the W . M . in capital style . The Auditors presented their report , which showed the Iodge to be in a thoroughly sound position . Bro . Frank Stanger , P . M ., D . of C , next presented Bro . Arthur Oxley , W . M . elect , to Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M . ( who had _ assumed the chair ) to receive from him the benefit of installation , which was carried out in a masterly manner . Bro . Arthur Oxley invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . W . E . Bailey , LP . M . ; Samuel Gale , PM ., S . W . ; Llewellyn Pugh , J . W . ; Hy . Tyrer , P . M , Treas . ; Robert Pugh , P . M ., Sec ; Geo . Miles , S . D . ; F . Lewis , J . D . ; Frank
Stanger , P . M .. D . of C .,- Ed . Baldwin , Org . ; Alex . Mitchell , I . G . ; Wal . Beer , Stwd . ; and VVm . Tapsell , Tyler . The three addresses were very ably rehearsed by the Installing Master , Bro . R . J . Pugh . The W . M . next said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him at the opening of his year to present the I . P . M . with the handsome jewel as a mark of their appreciation . He hoped their esteemed Bro . W . E . Bailey wpuld wear the same for many years as a credit to himself , and shed lustre on the Crays Valley Lodge . Bro . W . E . Bailey , in reply , thanked the brethren from thc bottom of his heart for the beautiful present , and also for their vote of confidence and esteem . Bro . VV . Ii . Bailey , I . P . M ., was elected Charity Representative in the
province . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to the Library , St . Mary Cray , to partake of the installation banquet . One very pleasing feature on entering was the table decorations , which were most tastefully arranged by Bro . Beer , Stwd ., and Mrs . Beer , who very richly deserved great thanks . The banquet ended , the W . M . presented the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally received . That of "The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep , G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being duly honoured ,
The W . M . next gave that of "The Prov . G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The W . M . said that toast appealed to the brethren more as Earl Amherst was their beloved and capable Prov . G . M ., besides holding the proud position of the Pro G . M . Likewise the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , was a most worthy and distinguished brother . They were always doing their duty , ever to the fore in all tbat was good , and were most ably assisted by the Prov . G . Officers . Hecoupled with the toast their esteemed
Bio . Thos . Knight , P . P . G . Org . Kent . In leply , Bio . Knight said he was greatly honoured in responding for the Prov . G . Officers , although he wished it might have fallen to abler hands . However , Earl Amherst , Prov . G . M ., was one of the greatest brethren living , and the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , was one of the most genial and lovable brethren one could meet . He was increasing in years , but still as interested in everything that appertained to thc welfare of the province and hc hoped to bc so as long as he lived . On behalf of thc Grand Officers hc cordially thanked the brethren .
In presenting the toast of " Thc W . M ., " Bro . Cookson , P . M ., said its importance was great , and the brethren of thc Crays Valley Lodge felt very proud in having such a VV . M ., who 011 many occasions had given them a Masonic treat in the lodge ol initruction , and if hc were brought plenty ol worthy candidates to initiate in tie lodge it would be doubly so . Hc asked the brethren to drink to thc toast in a bumper . In reply , Bro . A . Oxley , W . M ., said it was indeed a very proud moment at being the head of thc lodge . lie had taken great interest in it , and like all good Mi . on ; it
was his ambition to rise to thc top and hc installed the W . M . He thanked thc brethren for their confidence , and lie hoped to prove them by their finding him work in thc shape of ti tie and trusty candidates . He thanked them for the honour done him in electing him to the chair of W . M . Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., next presented the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Bailey , " who had performed his duties during the past year remarkably well . He had many difficulties to contend with , living some distance from the lodge of instruction , yet he did attend as often as possible , and was well rewarded . He hoped the I . P . M . would be as frequent in the future to support them in the Crays Valley Lodge of Instru : tt ' on .
In reply , Bro . Bailey , I . P . M ., said he was much obliged for the manner in which the toast of his health had been drunk . The past year had been one of the proudest in his life . I Ie had experienced many difficulties , but they had been overcome , and , he could testify to the prosperity and usefulness uf the lodge of instruction . He thanked the officers of the past year for their splendid loyalty , all had done their utmost . Also for the handsome jewel , thc token of their esteem , which he should wear with thc remembrance of their good feeling towards him . So long as hc was able hc would do all that was possible for the benefit of thc lodge .
. 1 hc toast of " The Initiate " having been honoured , it was ably replied to by Bro . Greenfield . The toast of " The Visitors , " given in most cordial terms , was responded to by Bros . Hattersley and Fraser . . That of " The Past Masters , " the support of the lodge , was cordially given , and
replied to in able terms . "The Officers" received at the hands of the W . M . the measure of praise it df . served , and The Tjler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evening . A r ^ l ? ' excellent harmony was given by Bros . Guy , Hood ( cello ) , Beer , Baldwin , and A . C . Bailey . Bro . F . E . Hood very ably accompanied .
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The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , and contained the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Wm . Elias Bailey by the members of the Cray _ s Valley Lodge , 2147 , as a token of esteem and in acknowledgment ofhis valuable services as W . M ., 1898-9 . The gavel , which produced £ 1 15 s ., was forwarded to the Mansion House Widows and Orphans' Fund .
Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 . The first meeting of the present session was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., on the 6 th inst . There was a heavy programme of work in the Three Degrees , whilst the munificent charitable work of the lodge was further exemplified by a handsome donation of 25 guineas to the Lord Mayor's Fund for the Transvaal Refugees . The W . M ., Bro . Rogers . P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., was supported by Bros . W . Thomas , P . M . 21 GS , I . P . M . ; W . H . Making , P . M ., J . W . ; I . Welford ,
G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; James Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , Sec . ; S . Hussey , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx ., J . D . ; W . J . Batho , P . M ., I . G . ; M . S . Rubinstein , D . C . ; B . A . Griffin , P . M , Stwd . ; H . S . Schuler , Org . ; A . Flatman , J . W . Morrell , C . A . Batho , W . A . G * osutt , and many others . Visitors : Bros . Allan T . Walters , 92 ; J . Humphries , 155 S ; V . Codina Langlin , 245 S ; C . J . Catt , 1637 ; H . L . Cooke , 209 S ; M . P . Leite , J . D . 15 S 4 ; E . W . Hart , J . D . 2150 ; E . D . Everard , 245 S ; E . George , P . M . 14 S 9 , W . M . 2307 ; b . Leeks , 1 S 91 ; Walter Harris , 1693 ; C . H . Worley , 2271 ; George Harvey , 23 G 1 ; D . Saines , S . D . 2563 ; T . Blom , 2309 ; Walter Martin , P . G . P . ; G . W . Smith , S 5 S ; H . Gerard , 2430 ; F . A . Heymer , 1604 :
Hugh Doherty , 51 , Belfast ; W . W . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and Bros . A . Friedborie , H . S . Schuler , and C . W . Ferguson were raised to the Degree of Master Mason . Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., then passed Bro . E . Walter to the Second Degree . The W . M . resumed the chair and initiated Messrs . A . F . C . Flatman and A . Maddison into Freemasonry . A telegram was despatched to Bro . Rudderforth , P . M ., S . D ., expressing hopes for his speedy recovery from illness . On the proposition of Bro . Making , seconded by Bro . W . J . Batho , 25 guineas was voted to the Lord Mayor ' s Transvaal Fund . Two resignations were received , and the lodge was closed .
A banquet was well served under the direction of Bro . Kella , and the usual toasts were subsequently honoured . Bro . Walter Martin , P . A . G . P ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " said he missed the face of Bro . Valeriani from the ranks of the Past M isters for he was an old friend whom they all appreciated . The Grand Officers were always pleased to attend Grand Lodge or to visit private lodges and witness , with much pleasure , the splendid work . On the present occasion , noble work had been done in voting 25 guineas to the fund which they , as Englishmen , were proud to support , for those abroad were maintaining the best traditions of Englishmen .
Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., next proposed " The W . M . " He said that Bro . Rogers was elected unanimously to the chair and succeeded good Masters , whose record he was well maintaining and would maintain to the end . The W . M . had previously filled the office of Master in a very distinguished lodge—the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60—of which he was now P . M . and Secretary . Having maintained the reputation of that old lodge , the W . M . could be relied upon to discharge his duties well in this young and distinguished lodge . They were p-oudof Bro . Rogers as their W . M ., and would be proud of him as their I . P . M ., and so long as he continued a member .
Bro . E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . and brethren . It was a very great pleasure to be their W . M ., for this lodge , although a young one , had attained a great distinction in Fieemasonry . As one of the founders , he could say they had done more in a short time than any lodge in thc world . To belong to the Fellowship Lodge any man would be proud , and how proud should he , therefore , feel at being the W . M . ? Hc never expected to attain thc position of W . M . in this lodge , for he never expected they would get a warrant . It was now only a short time before
he should retire to the ranks of the P . M j . Thc LP . M . had said he was already a P . M . of a very old lodge . That was not much in his favour as re"ards presiding over a large lodsre like this . He had also been W . M . of another Iodge , which he previously thought had done more for the Masonic Charities than any other , but it had now been left behind by the Fellowship Lodge . It only showed the quality of the members cf this
lodge to be able to do what they had . In conjunction with Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., he took up thc position of Steward from this lodge for the Girls' School , and finding ( hey would only rank second on the list , the Secretary and himself undertook to find 30 guineas more , in order to head the list . He had no doubt the brethren would increase their donations in order to complete that amount . Thc total of the list was over . £ 600 .
Bros . Maddison and Flatman replied for "The Initiates , " after which the W . M . proposed "The Visitors . " Thc lodge , he said , was rightly named Fellowship , for there was always a large number of visitors . This interchange of visits had done a great deal for Freemasonry , for they saw how the working was done , and were introduced to friends they would not otherwise meet . Bros . George , Everard , and Saines responded . Bro . V . Codina-Langlin also tendered his thanks for the welcome he had received .
The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " afforded the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the services of Bros . Welford and Stephens . He said that the services of both had been recognised by Grand Lodge . Had it not been for Bro . Stephens the lodge would never have been consecrated , for he had worked heart and soul for its success , and . was still working for it with that heartiness which was characteristic of everything he undertook . Bro . J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , said he had never heard so much ( littery before as
had been showered upon him that night . If he only considered himself worthy of one half of the W . M . ' s remarks he should indeed feel a proud man . As had already been said , he was the cause of the foundation of the lodge , and it was a source of pride to havc done something for a dear departed brother . When their good ( friend , the late Bro . Gustavc Lombard first came to the Frascati , some brethren asked him ( Bro . Stephens ) if they could not found a lodge there . It was no easy matter to get a warrant then . Hc rather complimented the present G . Secretary for his readiness in granting
warrants now . 1 hc lodges now in existence numbered nearly 3000 , many of them of thc numerical strength of thc Fellowship Lodge , which numbered about 90 members . Many of the younger members aspire sooner or later to obtain office . If progress was by rotation they would never attain the position of the chair , and they should welcome the inllux of industrious young fellows , who not only acquired a knowledge of the ritual , but aUx > thc ability to properly render it . AU Masons had a desire to attend Grand Lodge , but until brethren became Wardens they could not do it . The young
Masons coming into a large lodge were , therefore , only too anxious to be founders of another lodge . They did not , as a rule , desert their mother lodge when starting these new lodges . A case in point was the Tivoli Lodge , where two brethren recently initiated had become founders of a new lodge . One of these brethren would have to wait six years for a collar in his mother lodge , but a few evenings ago he was invested as J . D . in a new lodge . It was to the credit of the present Grand Secretary that he was in favour of issuing warrants for new lodges to those of integrity .
Having conceived the idea of founding the Fellowship Lodge , he had a distinct right to be proud of the result . But for the first Mastership of Bro . W . II . Bailey , P . G . Treas ., this lodge would not have attained its present colossal dimensions or have sent up such colossal amounts to the Charities . Twenty-live guineas was voted to each of the Institutions on the night of consecration , and at the end of the first year there was a balance in hand of , ( , 300 . Last year the balance was between A and £ 700 . On the present occasion he gloried in the action he took with reference to voting a sum of money to the
Mansion House Fund . No notice of motion was necessary , for with business men such as they were they had absolute control of their own funds , and it was a pleasure to all to vote thc sum they did for the benefit of the sufferers from the war . He was sure that under the generalship of the present W . M . the lodge would progress in the same admirable way that had characterised it in thc past . In giving "Thc Past Masters" the W . M . said that Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., had done a great deal for the Charities , his son being the youngest Vice-President of the Boys' School .
Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., responded , and "The Officers '" toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . II . Cooke presided at the pianoforte , and a musical programme , which included several selections from comic opera , was well sustained by Miss Emily Fox croft , Madame Alice Lovenez , and Bros . Wills Page and Broughton Black . A collection for the Lord Mayor ' s Fund realised four guineas .
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Bro . F . Walker , LP . M ., proposed "The Worshipful Master , " and said the members knew what an enthusiastic Mason Bro . Glaeser bad been since he had been in the lodge . The W . M . had filled nearly every office , and carried out his duties most creditably . There was , therefore , no doubt that he would carry out his present high office in the same way . They hoped he would have a good year , and he could rely upon thc support and co-operation of the Past Masters and officers . Bro . E . Glaeser , W . M . said he had been told from time to time that the office of
, W . M . was not a bed of roses . He was glad of it , for it would not be worth striving for if it were . Since his initiation it had been his ambition to occupy the position which he now occupied . He was not going to make rash promises . Bro . Ninnis had given them the * ' tip " to become word perfect in the ritual , and thus become G . Officers . Whether he ( the W . M . I succeededresults would orove . For the manner in which the
LP . M . had proposed the toast , and for the cordial reception given it , hc could only say in the words of the greatest poet , " Thanks , thanks , and ever thanks . " In giving "The Initiate , " the W . M . said that first impressions were enduring , and no words he could say could add to the beauty and magnificence of their society . Bro . II , j . King said he deeply felt thc honour done him , and hoped hc should not be found wanting * in thc doctrines and tenets laid down .
For "The Visitors , " Bros . Bastone , llall , Finlayson , Metchim , Lambert , Dennis , and Reed responded . The W . M . proposed "The I . P . M . and Past Masters , " presented thc I . P . M . with a handsome Past Master ' s jewel , alluded to the installation ceremony perioraled by Bro . Jarvis , P . M ., Treas ., and welcomed the return of Bro . Hale , P . M . Bro . F . Walker , I . P . M ., acknowledged the toast and the gift in a short speech , and was followed by other Past Masters .
The W . M . gave " The Masonic Charities , " and announced his intention oi representing the lodge at the next Festival of the Benevolent Institution . Bro . H . Lovegrove , P . G . S . B ., replied , anrl " The Treasurer aruj Secretary , " and " The Officers" were duly honoured . Bro . H . Prenton directed an excellent musical programme , and was assisted by Miss Gertrude Maxted , Mfss Hamilton Smith , Mr . Fred Rome , and Bros . A . E . Webb and J . De Winter .
' Crays Valley Lodge , No . 2147 . The installation meeting of this successful and flourishing provincial ( Kent ) lodge was held at the Institute , St . Mary Cray , on Wednesday , the Sth instant . Present : Bros . Wm . E . Bailey , W . M .: Arthur Oxley , S . W ., W . M . elect ; Saml . Gale , P . M ., J . W . ; Hy . Tyrer , P . M ., Treas . ; R . J . Pugh , P . M ., Sec . ; Fred . Lewis , I . G . ; A . Mitchell and Wal . Beer , Stwds . ; Wm . Tapsell , Tyler ; Thos . Knight , P . M . ; Frank Sraneer , P . M ., D . C . ; las . Cookson , P . M . ; Edwd . Baldwin , A . C . Bailey , Fred . E .
Hood , and F . R . Greenfield . The visitors were Bros . A . Savage , 1339 ; N . J . Stanger , P . M . 1711 ; F . Tyrer , 204 * 5 ; ] . Hattersley , P . M . 2262 ; J . Lonsdale , igio ; F . Raby , 615 ; J . B . Guy , J . W . 40 ; G . N . Fraser , P . M . 1426 ; and C . H . Stone , W . M . elect iG 4 i , P . M . 507 Lodge was opened , and the minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed . The ballot was taken for Mr . Fred . Rd . Greenfield , which proved unanimous , and he was initiated into the ancient mysteries by the W . M . in a perfect and impressive
manner . Bros , A . C . Bailey and F . E . Hood were passed by the W . M . in capital style . The Auditors presented their report , which showed the Iodge to be in a thoroughly sound position . Bro . Frank Stanger , P . M ., D . of C , next presented Bro . Arthur Oxley , W . M . elect , to Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M . ( who had _ assumed the chair ) to receive from him the benefit of installation , which was carried out in a masterly manner . Bro . Arthur Oxley invested his ofiicers as follows : Bros . W . E . Bailey , LP . M . ; Samuel Gale , PM ., S . W . ; Llewellyn Pugh , J . W . ; Hy . Tyrer , P . M , Treas . ; Robert Pugh , P . M ., Sec ; Geo . Miles , S . D . ; F . Lewis , J . D . ; Frank
Stanger , P . M .. D . of C .,- Ed . Baldwin , Org . ; Alex . Mitchell , I . G . ; Wal . Beer , Stwd . ; and VVm . Tapsell , Tyler . The three addresses were very ably rehearsed by the Installing Master , Bro . R . J . Pugh . The W . M . next said a very pleasing duty devolved upon him at the opening of his year to present the I . P . M . with the handsome jewel as a mark of their appreciation . He hoped their esteemed Bro . W . E . Bailey wpuld wear the same for many years as a credit to himself , and shed lustre on the Crays Valley Lodge . Bro . W . E . Bailey , in reply , thanked the brethren from thc bottom of his heart for the beautiful present , and also for their vote of confidence and esteem . Bro . VV . Ii . Bailey , I . P . M ., was elected Charity Representative in the
province . The business ended , the brethren adjourned to the Library , St . Mary Cray , to partake of the installation banquet . One very pleasing feature on entering was the table decorations , which were most tastefully arranged by Bro . Beer , Stwd ., and Mrs . Beer , who very richly deserved great thanks . The banquet ended , the W . M . presented the loyal and Masonic toasts , which were most loyally received . That of "The Pro G . M ., Earl Amherst ; the Dep , G . M ., the Earl of Warwick ; and the rest of the Grand Officers , Present and Past , " being duly honoured ,
The W . M . next gave that of "The Prov . G . M ., the Earl Amherst ; the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes ; and the rest of the Prov . Grand Officers , Present and Past . " The W . M . said that toast appealed to the brethren more as Earl Amherst was their beloved and capable Prov . G . M ., besides holding the proud position of the Pro G . M . Likewise the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , was a most worthy and distinguished brother . They were always doing their duty , ever to the fore in all tbat was good , and were most ably assisted by the Prov . G . Officers . Hecoupled with the toast their esteemed
Bio . Thos . Knight , P . P . G . Org . Kent . In leply , Bio . Knight said he was greatly honoured in responding for the Prov . G . Officers , although he wished it might have fallen to abler hands . However , Earl Amherst , Prov . G . M ., was one of the greatest brethren living , and the Dep . Prov . G . M ., Bro . Eastes , was one of the most genial and lovable brethren one could meet . He was increasing in years , but still as interested in everything that appertained to thc welfare of the province and hc hoped to bc so as long as he lived . On behalf of thc Grand Officers hc cordially thanked the brethren .
In presenting the toast of " Thc W . M ., " Bro . Cookson , P . M ., said its importance was great , and the brethren of thc Crays Valley Lodge felt very proud in having such a VV . M ., who 011 many occasions had given them a Masonic treat in the lodge ol initruction , and if hc were brought plenty ol worthy candidates to initiate in tie lodge it would be doubly so . Hc asked the brethren to drink to thc toast in a bumper . In reply , Bro . A . Oxley , W . M ., said it was indeed a very proud moment at being the head of thc lodge . lie had taken great interest in it , and like all good Mi . on ; it
was his ambition to rise to thc top and hc installed the W . M . He thanked thc brethren for their confidence , and lie hoped to prove them by their finding him work in thc shape of ti tie and trusty candidates . He thanked them for the honour done him in electing him to the chair of W . M . Bro . R . J . Pugh , P . M ., next presented the toast of " The I . P . M ., Bro . Bailey , " who had performed his duties during the past year remarkably well . He had many difficulties to contend with , living some distance from the lodge of instruction , yet he did attend as often as possible , and was well rewarded . He hoped the I . P . M . would be as frequent in the future to support them in the Crays Valley Lodge of Instru : tt ' on .
In reply , Bro . Bailey , I . P . M ., said he was much obliged for the manner in which the toast of his health had been drunk . The past year had been one of the proudest in his life . I Ie had experienced many difficulties , but they had been overcome , and , he could testify to the prosperity and usefulness uf the lodge of instruction . He thanked the officers of the past year for their splendid loyalty , all had done their utmost . Also for the handsome jewel , thc token of their esteem , which he should wear with thc remembrance of their good feeling towards him . So long as hc was able hc would do all that was possible for the benefit of thc lodge .
. 1 hc toast of " The Initiate " having been honoured , it was ably replied to by Bro . Greenfield . The toast of " The Visitors , " given in most cordial terms , was responded to by Bros . Hattersley and Fraser . . That of " The Past Masters , " the support of the lodge , was cordially given , and
replied to in able terms . "The Officers" received at the hands of the W . M . the measure of praise it df . served , and The Tjler ' s toast closed a very enjoyable evening . A r ^ l ? ' excellent harmony was given by Bros . Guy , Hood ( cello ) , Beer , Baldwin , and A . C . Bailey . Bro . F . E . Hood very ably accompanied .
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The jewel was manufactured by Bros . George Kenning and Son , and contained the following inscription : " Presented to Bro . Wm . Elias Bailey by the members of the Cray _ s Valley Lodge , 2147 , as a token of esteem and in acknowledgment ofhis valuable services as W . M ., 1898-9 . The gavel , which produced £ 1 15 s ., was forwarded to the Mansion House Widows and Orphans' Fund .
Fellowship Lodge , No . 2535 . The first meeting of the present session was held at the Frascati Restaurant , Oxford-street , W ., on the 6 th inst . There was a heavy programme of work in the Three Degrees , whilst the munificent charitable work of the lodge was further exemplified by a handsome donation of 25 guineas to the Lord Mayor's Fund for the Transvaal Refugees . The W . M ., Bro . Rogers . P . M ., P . G . Stwd ., was supported by Bros . W . Thomas , P . M . 21 GS , I . P . M . ; W . H . Making , P . M ., J . W . ; I . Welford ,
G . Std . Br ., Treas . ; James Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , Sec . ; S . Hussey , Prov . G . Stwd . Middx ., J . D . ; W . J . Batho , P . M ., I . G . ; M . S . Rubinstein , D . C . ; B . A . Griffin , P . M , Stwd . ; H . S . Schuler , Org . ; A . Flatman , J . W . Morrell , C . A . Batho , W . A . G * osutt , and many others . Visitors : Bros . Allan T . Walters , 92 ; J . Humphries , 155 S ; V . Codina Langlin , 245 S ; C . J . Catt , 1637 ; H . L . Cooke , 209 S ; M . P . Leite , J . D . 15 S 4 ; E . W . Hart , J . D . 2150 ; E . D . Everard , 245 S ; E . George , P . M . 14 S 9 , W . M . 2307 ; b . Leeks , 1 S 91 ; Walter Harris , 1693 ; C . H . Worley , 2271 ; George Harvey , 23 G 1 ; D . Saines , S . D . 2563 ; T . Blom , 2309 ; Walter Martin , P . G . P . ; G . W . Smith , S 5 S ; H . Gerard , 2430 ; F . A . Heymer , 1604 :
Hugh Doherty , 51 , Belfast ; W . W . Lee , P . M . 23 S 1 ; and others . Lodge was opened , and Bros . A . Friedborie , H . S . Schuler , and C . W . Ferguson were raised to the Degree of Master Mason . Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., then passed Bro . E . Walter to the Second Degree . The W . M . resumed the chair and initiated Messrs . A . F . C . Flatman and A . Maddison into Freemasonry . A telegram was despatched to Bro . Rudderforth , P . M ., S . D ., expressing hopes for his speedy recovery from illness . On the proposition of Bro . Making , seconded by Bro . W . J . Batho , 25 guineas was voted to the Lord Mayor ' s Transvaal Fund . Two resignations were received , and the lodge was closed .
A banquet was well served under the direction of Bro . Kella , and the usual toasts were subsequently honoured . Bro . Walter Martin , P . A . G . P ., replying for " The Grand Officers , " said he missed the face of Bro . Valeriani from the ranks of the Past M isters for he was an old friend whom they all appreciated . The Grand Officers were always pleased to attend Grand Lodge or to visit private lodges and witness , with much pleasure , the splendid work . On the present occasion , noble work had been done in voting 25 guineas to the fund which they , as Englishmen , were proud to support , for those abroad were maintaining the best traditions of Englishmen .
Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., next proposed " The W . M . " He said that Bro . Rogers was elected unanimously to the chair and succeeded good Masters , whose record he was well maintaining and would maintain to the end . The W . M . had previously filled the office of Master in a very distinguished lodge—the Peace and Harmony Lodge , No . 60—of which he was now P . M . and Secretary . Having maintained the reputation of that old lodge , the W . M . could be relied upon to discharge his duties well in this young and distinguished lodge . They were p-oudof Bro . Rogers as their W . M ., and would be proud of him as their I . P . M ., and so long as he continued a member .
Bro . E . Rogers , P . G . Stwd ., W . M ., in reply , thanked the I . P . M . and brethren . It was a very great pleasure to be their W . M ., for this lodge , although a young one , had attained a great distinction in Fieemasonry . As one of the founders , he could say they had done more in a short time than any lodge in thc world . To belong to the Fellowship Lodge any man would be proud , and how proud should he , therefore , feel at being the W . M . ? Hc never expected to attain thc position of W . M . in this lodge , for he never expected they would get a warrant . It was now only a short time before
he should retire to the ranks of the P . M j . Thc LP . M . had said he was already a P . M . of a very old lodge . That was not much in his favour as re"ards presiding over a large lodsre like this . He had also been W . M . of another Iodge , which he previously thought had done more for the Masonic Charities than any other , but it had now been left behind by the Fellowship Lodge . It only showed the quality of the members cf this
lodge to be able to do what they had . In conjunction with Bro . Sir John Monckton , P . G . W ., he took up thc position of Steward from this lodge for the Girls' School , and finding ( hey would only rank second on the list , the Secretary and himself undertook to find 30 guineas more , in order to head the list . He had no doubt the brethren would increase their donations in order to complete that amount . Thc total of the list was over . £ 600 .
Bros . Maddison and Flatman replied for "The Initiates , " after which the W . M . proposed "The Visitors . " Thc lodge , he said , was rightly named Fellowship , for there was always a large number of visitors . This interchange of visits had done a great deal for Freemasonry , for they saw how the working was done , and were introduced to friends they would not otherwise meet . Bros . George , Everard , and Saines responded . Bro . V . Codina-Langlin also tendered his thanks for the welcome he had received .
The toast of "The Treasurer and Secretary " afforded the W . M . an opportunity of referring to the services of Bros . Welford and Stephens . He said that the services of both had been recognised by Grand Lodge . Had it not been for Bro . Stephens the lodge would never have been consecrated , for he had worked heart and soul for its success , and . was still working for it with that heartiness which was characteristic of everything he undertook . Bro . J . Stephens , P . D . G . D . C , said he had never heard so much ( littery before as
had been showered upon him that night . If he only considered himself worthy of one half of the W . M . ' s remarks he should indeed feel a proud man . As had already been said , he was the cause of the foundation of the lodge , and it was a source of pride to havc done something for a dear departed brother . When their good ( friend , the late Bro . Gustavc Lombard first came to the Frascati , some brethren asked him ( Bro . Stephens ) if they could not found a lodge there . It was no easy matter to get a warrant then . Hc rather complimented the present G . Secretary for his readiness in granting
warrants now . 1 hc lodges now in existence numbered nearly 3000 , many of them of thc numerical strength of thc Fellowship Lodge , which numbered about 90 members . Many of the younger members aspire sooner or later to obtain office . If progress was by rotation they would never attain the position of the chair , and they should welcome the inllux of industrious young fellows , who not only acquired a knowledge of the ritual , but aUx > thc ability to properly render it . AU Masons had a desire to attend Grand Lodge , but until brethren became Wardens they could not do it . The young
Masons coming into a large lodge were , therefore , only too anxious to be founders of another lodge . They did not , as a rule , desert their mother lodge when starting these new lodges . A case in point was the Tivoli Lodge , where two brethren recently initiated had become founders of a new lodge . One of these brethren would have to wait six years for a collar in his mother lodge , but a few evenings ago he was invested as J . D . in a new lodge . It was to the credit of the present Grand Secretary that he was in favour of issuing warrants for new lodges to those of integrity .
Having conceived the idea of founding the Fellowship Lodge , he had a distinct right to be proud of the result . But for the first Mastership of Bro . W . II . Bailey , P . G . Treas ., this lodge would not have attained its present colossal dimensions or have sent up such colossal amounts to the Charities . Twenty-live guineas was voted to each of the Institutions on the night of consecration , and at the end of the first year there was a balance in hand of , ( , 300 . Last year the balance was between A and £ 700 . On the present occasion he gloried in the action he took with reference to voting a sum of money to the
Mansion House Fund . No notice of motion was necessary , for with business men such as they were they had absolute control of their own funds , and it was a pleasure to all to vote thc sum they did for the benefit of the sufferers from the war . He was sure that under the generalship of the present W . M . the lodge would progress in the same admirable way that had characterised it in thc past . In giving "Thc Past Masters" the W . M . said that Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., had done a great deal for the Charities , his son being the youngest Vice-President of the Boys' School .
Bro . W . Thomas , I . P . M ., responded , and "The Officers '" toast concluded the proceedings . Bro . II . Cooke presided at the pianoforte , and a musical programme , which included several selections from comic opera , was well sustained by Miss Emily Fox croft , Madame Alice Lovenez , and Bros . Wills Page and Broughton Black . A collection for the Lord Mayor ' s Fund realised four guineas .